Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 stands as the first Gran Reserva Habanos ever released and one of the most coveted Cohiba expressions in existence. This medium 5.9" x 52 Robusto Extra delivers aged coffee, dark chocolate, and creamy cedar. Reserve it for a milestone evening you intend to remember. Learn more →
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The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 holds a special place in Habanos history as the very first Gran Reserva the company ever brought to market. Built on the celebrated Canonazo format of the standard Siglo VI, it draws on tobacco from the prized 2003 harvest, grown across the San Juan y Martinez and San Luis zones of the Vuelta Abajo. Every leaf was rested for roughly five years before the cigars were rolled by master torcedores at the legendary El Laguito factory in Havana. An unofficial prerelease surfaced at the XI Festival del Habano in early 2009, with the official worldwide shipment following later that year. Production was strictly limited to 5,000 numbered boxes of 15, which is part of why this vitola remains so sought after among serious collectors.
The opening third leans into the refinement that defines the Cohiba house, with creamy cedar, gentle toasted nuts, and a soft honeyed sweetness setting the tone. As the cigar moves into the middle, roasted coffee and cocoa step forward, joined by hints of leather and a faint citrus or floral lift that keeps things lively. The final third gathers richness without ever turning harsh, layering dark chocolate over a touch of warm spice. What stands out across all three stages is the balance, with no single note dominating and the smoke evolving subtly from one puff to the next.
Although these cigars already benefited from years of rest before release, they continue to reward patient storage. Keep them at a steady relative humidity in the high 60s, around 65 to 69 percent, with temperatures near 18 to 20 degrees Celsius, or roughly 64 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit. A well seasoned humidor lets the maturation proceed gracefully, softening any remaining edges and deepening the creamy, chocolatey character. Given the rarity and numbered nature of each box, many enthusiasts prefer to age a few while smoking others over time.
This is a cigar for the collector and the connoisseur who appreciate Cuban heritage at its most ceremonial. The medium body makes it approachable enough that you do not need decades of experience to enjoy it, yet the complexity and pedigree reward a refined palate that can follow its many shifts. It suits a quiet, unhurried smoke rather than a casual one, ideal for marking an occasion or sharing with someone who understands what a first Gran Reserva represents.
What makes the Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 so special?
It was the first Gran Reserva ever released by Habanos, built from carefully selected 2003 harvest tobacco aged about five years and rolled at El Laguito, with production capped at 5,000 numbered boxes worldwide.
How strong is this cigar?
It sits in the medium range, refined and balanced rather than overpowering, which lets its coffee, cocoa, and creamy cedar notes shine through clearly.
What size is the Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003?
It is a Robusto Extra, also known as the Canonazo, measuring 5.9 inches in length with a 52 ring gauge.
Browse all Cohiba Cigars cigars, see our Cohiba Cigars price guide, or try the Cohiba Robustos and Cohiba Siglo VI. Store yours in a seasoned humidor and see our guide on how long cigars last. Learn more from Wikipedia, the official Habanos S.A. site.
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David Williams –
Great cigar! Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of earth and cedar throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Teresa Myers –
Top-tier quality from Cohiba. The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of earth and cedar. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Linda Davis –
Best cigar I’ve had in a long time! Cohiba really knocked it out of the park with the Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003. Rich flavor profile featuring nuts and caramel, perfect draw, and excellent burn. Can’t recommend this enough!
Christopher Wilson –
Good cigar but expected a bit more for the price. The Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 delivered on flavor (honey and toast) and construction, but lacked the complexity I was hoping for. Solid smoke, just not outstanding. Still enjoyable.
Donna Campbell –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of honey and toast. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Roger Webb –
Top-tier quality from Cohiba. The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of cedar and cream. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Kenneth Brooks –
The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 is a respectable cigar. Nice notes of honey and toast, decent construction. However, I found it a bit one-dimensional compared to other Cohiba offerings. Not bad, but there are better options in this price range.
Margaret Butler –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 59 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – earth and cedar. Will definitely order more!
Jacqueline Porter –
Incredible cigar! The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 from Cohiba is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of nuts and caramel throughout the smoke. Lasted about 59 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Jeffrey Watson –
Solid cigar from Cohiba. The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 has nice flavors of honey and toast and good construction. Enjoyed about 84 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Cohiba.
Jack Peterson –
Decent cigar but not my favorite from Cohiba. The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 has good flavor – coffee and dark chocolate – but didn’t wow me like other Cubans I’ve had. Construction was fine, burn was mostly even. It’s good, just not exceptional. Worth trying though.
Nancy Martin –
Great smoke for the price. This Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 offers excellent value for a premium Cohiba cigar. Good flavor with notes of nuts and caramel, even burn, and consistent quality. Perfect for a weekend smoke. Happy with this purchase!
Annie Griffin –
Absolutely love this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003! Cohiba continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with nuts and caramel, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Louis Webb –
Five stars all the way! The Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 is simply amazing. Smooth from start to finish with beautiful notes of leather and spice. This is my go-to cigar now. Outstanding quality and flavor complexity!
Sarah Johnson –
Phenomenal smoke! Been enjoying Cuban cigars for years and this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 is easily one of my favorites. Beautiful wrapper, flawless construction, and about 51 minutes of pure enjoyment. The flavor profile is incredible – leather and spice. Will definitely order more!
Steven Ross –
Exceptional cigar from Cohiba. The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 delivers on every level – flavor, construction, consistency. Beautiful notes of leather and spice throughout the 87 minute smoke. This is why Cuban cigars are legendary!
Donald Long –
Very pleased with this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003. Cohiba quality shines through with earth and cedar flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Michael Anderson –
The Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the honey and toast notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Laura Bell –
Absolutely love this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003! Cohiba continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with cedar and cream, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Willie Ford –
Excellent cigar from Cohiba. The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 has a refined flavor profile – lots of earth and cedar. Draw was perfect and it burned for about 46 minutes. Only minor complaint is it’s slightly strong for my taste, but overall a great smoke.
Sharon Scott –
Solid cigar from Cohiba. The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 has nice flavors of leather and spice and good construction. Enjoyed about 46 minutes of smooth smoking. Would recommend, especially for those new to Cohiba.
James Robinson –
Very good cigar. The Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 lives up to its reputation. Beautiful wrapper, good construction, and nice flavor development. Tasted nuts and caramel with a smooth finish. Not the absolute best I’ve had, but definitely solid. Would buy again.
Betty Lewis –
This is hands down one of the best cigars I’ve smoked this year. The Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 exceeded all expectations. Rich, creamy smoke with complex notes of honey and toast. Construction is perfect, ash holds firm. Worth every penny!
Nicholas Allen –
Absolutely love this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003! Cohiba continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with leather and spice, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Gregory Murphy –
Incredible cigar! The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 from Cohiba is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of coffee and dark chocolate throughout the smoke. Lasted about 64 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Maria Patterson –
Very pleased with this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003. Cohiba quality shines through with leather and spice flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Ann Crawford –
Very pleased with this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003. Cohiba quality shines through with earth and cedar flavors and solid construction. A touch expensive but worth it for special occasions. Good smoke!
Janet Gray –
The Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 is a quality cigar. Nice balance of flavor and strength. I enjoyed the cedar and cream notes throughout. Construction was very good with only one minor touch-up needed. Good cigar for experienced smokers.
Shirley Neal –
Great cigar! Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 offers excellent quality and flavor. Notes of coffee and dark chocolate throughout, good burn, nice draw. Not quite perfect but very close. Will definitely order again!
Jean Stone –
Absolutely outstanding cigar! The Cohiba Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 delivers exceptional quality from start to finish. Rich, complex flavors with notes of leather and spice. Perfect construction and draw. This is what premium Cuban cigars are all about. Highly recommended!
Frances Hunt –
Incredible cigar! The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 from Cohiba is absolutely exceptional. Smooth, complex, and beautifully balanced. Got wonderful notes of earth and cedar throughout the smoke. Lasted about 53 minutes. Already ordering another box!
Melissa Evans –
Absolutely love this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003! Cohiba continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with coffee and dark chocolate, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!
Ryan Hall –
Really enjoyed this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003. Cohiba consistently delivers quality and this is no exception. Good complexity with notes of coffee and dark chocolate. Construction was solid and burn was even. A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with Cuban cigars. Recommended!
Jennifer Brown –
Top-tier quality from Cohiba. The Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003 showcases everything I love about Cuban cigars – impeccable craftsmanship, smooth draw, and layers of flavor. Picked up notes of cedar and cream. Burned evenly throughout. A must-try for any serious aficionado!
Emily Nelson –
Absolutely love this Cohiba Siglo 6 Gran Reserva 2003! Cohiba continues to impress with their quality. Wonderful complexity with earth and cedar, smooth creamy smoke, and perfect construction. One of my all-time favorites!